May, 2016

The Bastrop Museum and Visitor Center hosted an exhibit on the contributions on German immigrants to Bastrop County that ended on May 31. This exhibit featured artifacts from several cities, including Bastrop, New Braunfels and Fredericksburg.

On our last stop, the Congressional delegation went to London to talk with United Kingdom officials about the severe terror threat level in Europe. I met UK Home Secretary Theresa May to discuss joint efforts to stop terror plots and helping European allies improve their national security.

A Congressional delegation went to the North Africa American Cemetery to honor fallen U.S. soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. Even though they are no longer with us, their gallant efforts helped the U.S. defeat Nazi Germany and stopped the spread of evil.

The Congressional delegation was briefed by UN Envoy to Libya Martin Kobler in Tunisia about the growing presence of ISIS and the country’s stabilization efforts. War-torn Libya has become a safe haven for ISIS. We must help Libya recover from years of civil turmoil and eliminate ISIS from operating there.

I ate lunch with sailors from TX-10 who are serving aboard the USS Harry S. Truman. Every day, they put their lives at risk to protect our national security. I am proud to represent these brave men and women as they continue to fight against ISIS.